Matthew Pennycook
Coverage of Matthew Pennycook in the Nexus archive.
- Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy
The approval of a £500m datacentre project at the Truman Brewery estate in Brick Lane, east London, was criticized by campaigners and Tower Hamlets council as a 'slap in the face' for local democracy. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner backed the project despite demands for more affordable housing, with the development including only 11 affordable homes.
- Senior UK ministers deride Rachel Reeves’s reported plan of year-long rent freeze
Senior UK ministers, including Housing Secretary Steve Reed and Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, have criticized Rachel Reeves's reported proposal for a year-long private sector rent freeze, which has since been ruled out by No 10. The plan, revealed by The Guardian, faces strong opposition from government figures.
- Leasehold ban in England and Wales unlikely before next general election, minister says
The UK housing minister, Matthew Pennycook, states that a ban on new leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely before the next general election. He emphasizes the need for a gradual implementation to avoid housing supply disruptions and legal challenges, despite the 2024 legislation banning leaseholds on new houses and plans to extend the ban to flats.